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单词 spastic paralysis
释义

spastic paralysis

noun

: paralysis with tonic spasm of the affected muscles and with increased tendon reflexes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Over the past couple of months, Lizzo and Beyoncé were both called out for their use of a word that is considered a slur in the disability community that refers to people with spastic paralysis or cerebral palsy. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

spastic paralysis

noun

: paralysis with tonic spasm of the affected muscles and with increased tendon reflexes

spastic paralysis

noun

as in disability

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disability
  • impairment
  • cerebral palsy
  • hemiplegia
  • paresis
  • multiple sclerosis
  • paraplegia
  • quadriplegia
  • diplegia
  • lameness
  • poliomyelitis
  • paralysis
  • feebleness
  • decrepitude
  • infirmity
  • debility
  • debilitation
  • weakness
  • palsy
  • enfeeblement
  • frailty
  • frailness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • mobility
  • sensation
  • motility
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